🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

27.20 – Guilt in Grief: Laughing, Smiling, or Moving On: Many people feel guilty the first time they laugh after loss, as if joy betrays memory. But happiness doesn’t erase love; it proves resilience. Smiling again is the body’s sign of rebalancing, not disrespect. Your loved one would likely want to see you living fully, not frozen in sorrow. Guilt tries to convince you that loyalty equals pain, but loyalty can also mean honoring life by embracing it. Allow moments of joy without apology—they are oxygen for healing. Laughter amid tears shows that grief and gratitude can share the same breath. Each time you choose living, you carry their spirit forward. Guilt fades when you realize moving on doesn’t mean leaving behind; it means walking with memory instead of under its weight. Healing doesn’t betray them—it celebrates the love that made you brave enough to feel joy again.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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